AMW wears: Bvlgari Serpenti

I love sunglasses, I don't discriminate whether they are branded or not but I'm more focused on style and comfort.

You all know I love online shopping, I recently chanced upon a Designer Sunglasses website called Smartbuyglasses and I can't help but look into it because of the price point (hello discounts, free shipping and 100 days return!) .  There's one particular design that caught my attention called Bvlgari Serpenti Soft Cat-Eye.

The order didn't take long and surprisingly, I got it straight to my doorstep!  

Bvlgari BV8178

Original Price $317.00 got it on sale at $238.00 

Available HERE

Elegantly designed with subtle cat-eye frame which I honestly love.  What is so unique about this is the colorful scales on the side of the frame that brings "Serpenti" to life!

AMW Reports: Bvlgari Omnia Paraiba Launch

Last October 15, aside from me hailing it as "Blogger Friendship Day Out", it is actually Bulgari's launch of their newest, freshest scent Onia Paraiba in SM Store Makati. 

We were transported to a Tropical Paradise "ala Brazil" as we were given wonderful performance by Nyko Maca

Mid-Year Gift-Giving Ideas

Hi AMW friends!  You are probably surprised seeing this Mid-Year Gift-Giving ideas.  It's not even Christmas and it's not even a countdown to Christmas.

Well, why not?  I realized, we don't need holidays to be generous!  I am a strong believer of making people who matters to you happy anytime of the day!  And of course, doing good deed (non-material thing) is priceless but sometimes, it would help to give some material things that you think would matter to the receiver!  And after looking at the products inside my home, I can't help but think of the people who would appreciate these thus came the blog post: "Mid-Year Gift-Giving Ideas".  

And as always, feel free to add the list so we can all share gift-giving ideas and how it can make anyone's day extra special!

For the Hair Lovers

Me!  And probably you?  My big sister too!  My favorite gift-giving guide for hair loving friends are "Hair Treatment".  Deep conditioning treatment as inexpensive as those from Watson's (Buy 1 Take 1 offer) or as pricey as those from Kerastase.  It really depends on my budget.  But on days you just want to say: "Just because I thought of you", a simple shampoo and conditioner combination could be a deal breaker!  I would happily accept a shampoo and conditioner set just like the ones I recently received.  It actually made my day because I may have bouncy hair every time you see me, it took me some time to reach to that "level of bounciness"!  With the help of my trustee flat iron or curling iron!  

And on days I don't have time, I may gift this shampoo and conditioner a try from Dove.  

The Dove Oxygen and Nourishment Solutions

This pair is said to address our #FlatHairProblems so I can't wait to give this a try!

Unboxing my November Glamourbox

Happy Monday everyone!  How was the long weekend for our Philippine based readers?  I had a lovely weekend spending time with my family and of course, I was back to doing makeup for the busy December month and I am so happy to get to prettify clients once again!  

If you are a beauty blog reader, you have definitely came across fellow beauty bloggers unboxing their November Glamourbox, well, as for me, I was a bit late but I'm still happy I get the chance to take a peek at the first box as I'm sure a lot of you are probably on "decision-making" stage on which beauty box subscription to purchase!  Isn't it nice to take a peek at other people's box and from there it is definitely easier to make a decision!

Glamourbox promised to bring beauty innovations from all over the map.  Once you subscribe, you will receive a gorgeous (reusable) box with five deluxe beauty samples from premium, boutique and niche brands delivered to your doorstep!  (Mine was delivered via Xend Express and I don't have any issues with this courier service.)

Okay, before all the babbling, let me share to you my Glamourbox November box!  Most of you probably knew the contents by heart but I'm glad there was a tiny bit of change in one of the product and it was a star product for me inside the box!

Housed in a gorgeous, very sturdy, white box that I plant o reuse to put my makeup or accessories inside my drawer.

TADA!

At first glance I was overwhelmed with brands that I wasn't familiar with

 (considering I'm a beauty blogger and I do online research on beauty products --- a lot!) 

 What's inside the box?

• Eye of Horus Mascara (Php1,290.00 Full size)
• Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist 24 Night Cream (sample size)
• Yves Rocher Slimming Action Concentrate (sample size)
• Ofra Cosmetics Lipstick Palette (Php1,050 Full size)
• Bvlgari Omnia Amethyste (sample size)
• Calvin Klein Eternity Aqua (sample size)
• Bvlgari Man (sample size)
• Burberry Sport (sample size)
• Bonus: 1 x Php200.00 off gift cert for Yves Rocher for every Php1,000 minimum purchase.

 Ofra Cosmetics Lipstick Palette (Full size)

 This brand is new to me.  Made in the USA with an array of clear, light pink, dark pink, burgundy, orange tone, light brown and dark brown shades to match any outfit or in my case, I prefer lip palettes with a lip brush for clients!

 Eye of Horus Mascara (full size)

This mascara is made in Taiwan and prides how they are naturally formulated int he style of the ancient Egyptians with plant based ingredients.

  

Yves Rocher Slimming Action Concentrate (sample size)

 Will not be able to use this for now but I'm sure my sister would love to use this anti-cellulite slimming solution with the power of green coffee to smooth and tone her skin!  I hope she likes it!

Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Night Cream (Sample Size)

This is my ultimate favorite product in this box as I have tried Shiseido skincare products when I was working in Shenzhen years ago and because I'm on a tight budget so I had to purchase sample size of these in Bonjour and Sasa shops in Hong Kong!  This sample size costs around Php200-300 depends on conversion rate so the box is definitely worth it!

If you think what I got is worth it and you would like to subscribe to your own Glamourbox for the month of December, follow the simple steps below.

Visit www.glamourbox.com.ph to register, join their community on Facebook and Twitter (GlamourboxPH).

How do you like the contents of my November Glamourbox?
Have you subscribed with any beauty boxes that are locally available? 

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Something New: Bvlgari Mon Jasmin Noir

The scent Jasmine has always been a wonderful reminder of my mom!  My mom is the simplest woman I know and the only scent she owns when I was in school was an old bottle of Jasmine perfume gifted to her by my aunt.  She tried to save up the scent by spritzing a tiny bit of it only on super special occasions so I've always associated her with the scent!

Years passed, I haven't found the Jasmine scent that I want for her so I'm always on the hunt for the one.  

" A sophisticated, luminous and sensual Eau de Parfum within the Jasmin Noir universe, reminiscent of the inimitable values of elegance and refinement at the heart of Bulgari Brand. "

With the cute cap that reminded me so much of my Bvlgari pendant. 
 

I'm sure this scent will make my mom extra happy!
Bvlgari Mon Jasmin Noir will be available at Rustan's soon!

Do you like jasmine scent as much as my mom?            

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Something New: Bvlgari Omnia Coral

My first Bvlgari scent was bought at the Duty Free Philippines, it was a travel set with several tiny version of the Bvlgari scents!  Honestly speaking, I didn't get to use them much because the tiny travel sized bottles were too difficult to open!  I need a bit of effort to pry them so can you imagine the fun of finally using a Bvlgari scent when I recently got a full sized Bvlgari Omnia Coral?  

Yes, this was my weekend scent and it's going straight to my fragrance collection!  The collection were I share willingly share to my mom-in-law. :)  

Bulgari's newest fragrance Omnia Coral embodies the essence of summer.  Light fragrance that would work for any lady.  

Perfumer of the new Omnia Coral for 2012 Alberto Morillas was said to be inspired by the noble and rare red coral gemstones and imagined a voluptuous, natural scent created around the hibiscus flower and the overflowing sensation of juicy fruits.

"Omnia Coral attracts attention with its romantic and optimistic color and composition with delicate and feminine notes combined with accentuated red berries (goji berries and pomegranate. The composition opens with bergamot and goji berries (wolfberry); a heart encompasses gentle water lily, hibiscus and pomegranate, while a base closes with a sophisticated mixture of musk and cedar."

Personally speaking, it is very difficult to say if a scent is good or not as it really depends on each individual's preference.  With my personal Omnia Coral experience , there is a nice hint of fruity scent that brings me back to a tropical island as I enjoy the lovely breeze. A scent that isn't generic and lasts me the whole day.

**Omnia Coral is available in 25 ml, 40 ml and 65 ml and is accompanied by body lotion (100 ml) and gentle body scrub (100 ml). Available at all major department stores.


What's your favorite summer scent?
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Stay happy!